The Best Robot Hoover
The best robot vacuum cleaner and mop robot hoover can clean and mop without requiring your attention, and it leaves your floors spotless. Its price is surprisingly low and high-end features (such as dirt detection) are great features.
Make sure to check your robot's brushes frequently for tangled debris and hair. Clean them as needed. Certain models also automatically empty the dust bin on board and then deposit it in a larger bin located at the base. This helps reduce the amount of fine dust released into the air.
1. Roomba Q5 pro
The Q5 Pro, and its more expensive cousin the Q7 Max Series are among the most powerful robotic vacuums that we have test. They feature motors that are top of the class and can handle up to 5,500 Pascals. Like other premium iRobots (including the most powerful model) they utilize intelligent mapping to design precise floor plans and eliminate household obstacles like cords and furniture legs. The robots also feature the feature of Carpet Boost that increases its power when it detects dirt on the carpet.
The Q5 and Q7 Max Series both scored extremely well in our tests on bare floors, and they are particularly adept at cleaning dog hair. However, they do have a few flaws however, which hinder them from being our top option. For instance, the Q5's navigation system does not feature AI-powered obstacle avoidance technology which means it's susceptible to get caught up in socks and shoes and couldn't navigate tight spaces very efficiently in our tests. It also doesn't come with a camera to look around corners.
It's still a great deal particularly if your office or home has lots of unfinished floors and you want to save some money. It's also very quiet and can be used when you're at work or at school. It's not equipped with the edge-to-edge floor vacuuming offered by the more expensive iRobot Roomba X30. It's also less effective in mopping. It is dependent on disposable wet wipes that don't adhere well and isn't able to handle dried-on debris. The Q5 does come with self-emptying docks, however. If you want to, you can swap the mopping pad for dry ones in a matter of seconds.
2. iRobot Roomba X30
The iRobot Roomba X30 is a compact sleek and stylish vacuum cleaner that can mop floors. Its nimble navigation and intelligent cleaning maps make it easy to clean and efficient in taking on larger particles, such as pet hair. It also comes with self-emptying dustbins, powerful suction, and support for virtual boundaries. It's the most efficient robot vacuums uk hoover for carpets, though it isn't as efficient as some of its competitors in deep cleaning.
This high-performance vacuum and mop utilizes sensor technology that can avoid obstacles and pet waste. It also learns the patterns of your home over time to offer better cleaning. The app allows you to set up zones and modify the cleaning schedule. Its battery life is average in comparison to similar models.
You can instruct the X30 Ultra to remove its mops and to extend them when it's in a carpeted room which prevents cross-contamination. Its flex arm is also perfect for getting under low-lying furniture and along baseboards. It's not as efficient on the washboard as our other Editors' Choice Picks, the Ecovacs Ozmo N8Pro+ and the iRobot Combo j9+.
During testing, X30 Ultra was the fastest robot vacuum/mop to complete the task of cleaning a whole home, with 66 per cent of its battery remaining. It also did a good job cleaning a variety of floors and rooms with various flooring types, such as some area carpets. Its obstacle detection was great and it stayed clear of fake dog turds and socks, shoes and bundles cables.
It's more expensive than the iRobot Combo v9+ and iRobot Roomba j9+, however, it comes with superior suction, an onboard dustbin that automatically empties into its base, and it supports voice commands through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It can also clean the floor even after it vacuums. This is something we haven't seen on other robot vacuum/mop combination.
3. iRobot Roomba X40
This mop and vacuum combination has a sleek, circular look that looks more like the regular Roomba model than the bulky models from the rivals. It's one of our most attractive looking robot vacuums. The newest model from iRobot happens to be its smartest, with advanced features including Enhanced Dirt Detection Technology as well as future compatibility with Matter (another company's robot that can wash its own mop pads).
It's also the only robotic vacuum or mop that scored an absolute 10 out of 10 in our evaluations. This is due to a mix of high-tech sensors, including a structured light system, camera, and a variety of lasers. The X40 Ultra is also the only robot in our tests that can completely self-refill and empty its base station, and it has an the industry's highest suction of 12,000Pa and self-cleaning mop pads.
As with other iRobot models as well, the X40 is easy to use, offering an intuitive mobile app interface, and integration with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Assistant. The only drawback is that it's loud, which can be a problem if you run it in the morning before work, or at night when you try to sleep.
It's also a bit expensive, but not as much as the Ecovacs S8 MaxV Ultra or the Roborock S8 Omni, which are both equally capable and better looking. If you're willing some more volume and some extra cost it's a capable two-in-one that should satisfy most people.
4. iRobot Roomba L20 Ultra
The L20 Ultra is the top-of-the high-end robot vacuum and mop. It comes with a variety of features that are advanced and will help you forget your chores. Similar to Ecovacs' range-topping X2 Omni and Roborock's S8 Pro Ultra, the L20 is designed to be a hands-off cleaning machine that takes charge of both mopping and vacuuming. It comes with a multi-function dock that automatically emptys the vacuum mop cleaner robot's trash bin, refills its water tank, washes and dry the mop pads.
The smart robot uses the combination of LIDAR and structured light to draw out floor plans and spot obstacles, navigating more intelligently than its more expensive rivals. It also comes with a front-mounted camera for real-time hazard detection however, it wasn't 100% foolproof during our tests and was occasionally confused by power cords or other obstructions.
The vacuum has a suction capacity of 7,000 Pascals which is more than enough to complete the task. It also has "Intelligent Dirt Detection", that regulates the amount of time the vacuum works and adjusts the frequency of cleaning for different areas of the home according to the degree of dirt they are.
For larger houses it's recommended to choose models with spot or zone cleaning modes that let you tell the robot to clean one particular area of your house via the app or voice commands. If you have lots of furniture, a stair mode is also a good option. For busy families recharge functions and resume feature that allows your robot vacuum to continue from where it left off can be extremely useful.
iRobot RX3
The RX3 is a more efficient cleaner than you would expect from its price tag. It has a great vacuuming performance and picked up 55% debris in our tests. (It was only second to the Roomba Q5 Pro). It also mopses with one pad, which uses a reciprocating motion that does a better job cleaning than the other robot mop cleaners we've examined. It's self-sufficient too, with a fully-featured app as well as an auto vacuum and mop-emptying, washable base.
The iRobot app is designed to guide you through the mapping process, which gathers information on your floorplan as well as any "no go" areas you've marked on the map. It can be used to create cleaning schedules or create a spot-clean. You can also use it to rank your most filthy areas for better performance. The app also grants access to a variety of features like seasonal suggestions, custom maps and advanced settings for your cleaning.
It can also reach corners and under furniture better because its shape is more rectangular. It has an impressive 8,000 Pascal suction, as well as clever combs for removing pet hair. And you can set up a spot clean that scours a specific area.
The Miele Scout RX3 Home Vision HD offers a sleeker more affordable alternative to iRobot Roomba. It has a more attractive, Dolce & Gabbana-esque design and its twin cameras look like cute eyes. It does a great job vacuuming, however it is more likely to be stuck on low thresholds. It is also noisier than other top robot vacuums that we have examined. It also has a less user-friendly app and a small base station that can't be used as a bin for emptying.